"We don't like going to chain places, so we usually head toward the Deptford area or Cherry Hill, or even Philly," Singh said. "We have maybe one or two places locally, and I thought there might be an opportunity here."

Singh's vision is to bring a craft beer bar and restaurant, high-end liquor store with a focus on wine and banquet hall to a 26,000-square-foot site at the northwest corner of Delsea Drive and Sherman Avenue.

Singh said he has city and Cumberland County approvals and is just waiting on state clearance. The location, at 2744 S. Delsea Dr., is currently home to the A. Estates used car dealership.

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A new restaurant, bar and banquet hall is expected to land at 2744 S. Delsea Drive in 2018.(Photo: Justin Odendhal/Staff Photographer)

The property sale would be finalized following the state approval, Singh said.

"When you look not just in Vineland, but the surrounding towns, Bridgeton, Millville, there's nothing like this," Singh said. "I'm hoping to fill that gap."

Singh said the craft beer bar and restaurant portion of the project would feature 40 to 50 rotating taps with an emphasis on local breweries and a food menu ranging from appetizers to entrees. The menu —and chefs — would change on a seasonal basis, according to Singh.

The bar would seat about 20 people with room for 50 to 60 guests at tables, Singh said. Plans also call for an outdoor seating area with games and live entertainment.

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A view of the lot at 2744 S. Delsea Dr. where a craft beer bar, banquet hall and liquor store is planned.(Photo: Justin Odendhal/Staff Photographer)

Singh plans to redevelop the existing structure along with new construction.

The planned banquet hall would be on the second floor of the building and feature a two-story staircase entrance. Aside from the banquet room, there would be an open-space cocktail area with outdoor access.

Singh said the banquet hall would accommodate around 165 people, making it capable of hosting weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthday parties and more.

Noting the growing population of wineries in South Jersey, Singh said the focus of the "high-end" liquor store would be on its wine selection. Beer and liquor also would be available, according to Singh.

Singh anticipates hiring 30 to 35 people to start.

A rendering of the banquet hall entrance for a project also expected to bring a craft beer bar and liquor store to the northwest corner of Delsea Drive and Sherman Avenue.(Photo: Provided)

The bar, liquor store and banquet hall each would have their own entrances, Singh said. The still-to-be-named business will have driveways on Delsea Drive and Sherman Avenue.

Singh said city officials have been very supportive of the project so far and he's hopeful the venture will succeed.

"Whenever someone takes on this kind of project, they're cautious, but I'm confident it will do well," Singh said.

Singh expects to launch the business in phases, and is targeting a summer 2018 opening for the bar/restaurant and liquor store if all goes well. The banquet hall could follow in the fall or winter of 2018, he said.